Cork v Tipp: Are the Rebels mentally primed to ignite the summer against the Premier?

Hours of detailed work in the gym has been carried out and the Leesiders are primed physically for a tilt at opening-round success against the Premier County.

The $64,000 question: Are Cork mentally tougher presently on the back of extensive physical preparation for their Munster SHC quarter-final clash with Tipperary on Sunday afternoon?

A lot of you will contest that the answer to such a loaded enquiry will not truly reveal itself until referee Barry Kelly throws in the sliotar in Semple Stadium, writes Peter McNamara.